Is this a stupid question??

[captain_chaos]

Im just not sure that changing my 265/70/15 tyres for 31's is worth it, only 1.4 inches larger I think. Would like to see any photos people have taken before and after changing standard tyres for 31's, is there a noticeable difference?

I went from 265/70/15 tyres to 31s, never really noticed any difference. They've never caught on anything.

[RodLeach]

I wouldn't bother unless there's a tyre you particularly like that isn't available in metric sizes.

I have 265/75-16 on my offroad wheels and they are between 31 and 31.5 depending on the make.

a 265/75/16 is technically classed as a 32" tyre.

Its not. In 'tape measure' terms. But they normally come in at 31.6 which is the same as a bfg 265/75/16.

As soon as you start looking at the 'real' dimensions of a tyre rather then whats stuck on the side it does make you wonder.

[hiroler]

I have 2" suspension and 3" body lift 33s with spaces fit rub slightly on full lock but i had to remove the mud flaps on the front. and last time off road the the wheel took a bite our of one of my arches!!

[roylittle0]

So what is the advantage of a 2" body lift, in wheel terms, i'm mainly doing mine to fit the intercooler in and it will look cool too.

[roylittle0]

Im just not sure that changing my 265/70/15 tyres for 31's is worth it, only 1.4 inches larger I think. Would like to see any photos people have taken before and after changing standard tyres for 31's, is there a noticeable difference?

I wouldn't think the 1.4" would be noticeable to be honest.

[bboy02]

I went from 265/70/15 tyres to 31s, never really noticed any difference. They've never caught on anything.

Did they seem much different to look at??

[RodLeach]

So what is the advantage of a 2" body lift, in wheel terms, i'm mainly doing mine to fit the intercooler in and it will look cool too.

With a 2" lift you should be able to run 32x11.50 without too many problems. Especially on stock surf rims.

To be honest, Your probably better off thinking about it an then either putting in a 2" suspension lift and 33's or keeping it as is.

If your doing a body lift, make sure your shocks/springs are in good condition. The handling is 'sketchy' afterwards if the suspension isn't pretty firm.

now go on roughtrax an order +2" springs for your 33's

Did they seem much different to look at??

They will look a tiny bit wider but you wont notice much.

[roylittle0]

With a 2" lift you should be able to run 32x11.50 without too many problems. Especially on stock surf rims.

To be honest, Your probably better off thinking about it an then either putting in a 2" suspension lift and 33's or keeping it as is.

If your doing a body lift, make sure your shocks/springs are in good condition. The handling is 'sketchy' afterwards if the suspension isn't pretty firm.

now go on roughtrax an order +2" springs for your 33's

Unfortunately my shock absorbers are only 6 months old and I've just fitted uprated springs so handling is good at the moment, that means i won't be allowed to go out and buy new ones at the moment, so ill be stuck with the 2" body lift and standard suspension for now.

[biosurf]

go to the for saole section, sell your uprated springs and shocks and as soon as someone makes you an offer put the money towards some shiney new ones. go on you know you want to

[RodLeach]

Unfortunately my shock absorbers are only 6 months old and I've just fitted uprated springs so handling is good at the moment, that means i won't be allowed to go out and buy new ones at the moment, so ill be stuck with the 2" body lift and standard suspension for now.

If you cant do as biosurf said an sell the springs/shocks etc then you should be ok to run 32x11.50 with no major draw backs mate.

go to the for saole section, sell your uprated springs and shocks and as soon as someone makes you an offer put the money towards some shiney new ones. go on you know you want to

man with a plan!!